Good morning, Nampa.

Volunteers will refresh homes with a new coat of paint at the Annual Paint the Town event on Saturday—organizers said the project will help those in need.

Today in Nampa, the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes will honor the ancestral land for their upcoming resort and casino while the city holds a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. for wastewater treatment plant upgrades that will add up to 11 million gallons per day of recycled water + Nampa Parks and Rec will launch Food Truck Nights at Orah Brandt Park with live local music from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Jason Monteleone of Monteleone Law Offices advises Idaho drivers to stay alert on summer roads between Memorial Day and Labor Day as construction, relaxed vacation driving, and distractions have led to a rise in serious motor vehicle accidents; he noted that Saturday afternoons and weekday rush hours are especially dangerous — and he urged parents to talk with teen drivers about safe practices.

Nampa Police arrested 54-year-old Mark Adrian Neal in connection to the murder of 26-year-old Akrian Evans, who was shot at his home on Garrity Boulevard on March 14—his daughter's 9th birthday—and investigators say advances in DNA and ballistics testing linked him to the case.

Sen. Mike Lee introduced a bill on Wednesday to allow the sale of over 2 million acres of federal land, including parts in Idaho, to states and other entities while excluding national parks, monuments, and designated wilderness areas.

Idaho conservation groups warned that the measure may limit public access and urged Idahoans to contact their representatives — as the bill's future remains uncertain amid ongoing budget talks.

Cassidy Landry, who lived in her car for nine months in Boise while looking for help, is fighting a new Idaho law—set to ban public camping in cities like Nampa starting July 1—with a petition that has already gathered hundreds of signatures.

Last night, the Idaho Transportation Department shifted traffic on Karcher Road to allow crews to widen Highway 55 to four lanes, and drivers faced reduced lanes and flagger control from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Today, the project continues with plans to add dedicated turning lanes, a pedestrian undercrossing near Vallivue Middle School, a separated bike path and sound walls when finished in 2027 — a move intended to enhance safety.

The former Nampa Gateway Center will be renamed Sugar District with a new look—ending its long vacancy—and is set to open a new chapter for local development.

Boise State Athletics announced on Thursday that Bronco Studios will launch with longtime KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust as host of live and on-demand shows—he will lead the new sports media platform—bringing fresh sports coverage for local fans.

Fathers Day Classic Car Show

10 AM – 1 PM — Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village — Supports Alzheimer's Association — Celebrate Father's Day with classic cars and family fun.

Snake River Stampede

7-10 a.m. — Ford Idaho Center — $6 per plate — Enjoy a hearty breakfast and support a great cause with family and friends.

Boise Music Festival

10 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Expo Idaho — Ticket required, kids 12 & under free — Experience a full day of diverse music and family entertainment with rides, food, and local vendors.